Daytime School Cook – Mon–Fri, Fresh Meals & Team Kitchen

Quest Food Management Services; Northfield Township (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Quest Food Management Services is seeking Cooks for multiple school dining locations in Chicago's North and North Shore suburbs. This daytime, Monday–Friday role offers a predictable schedule with pay ranging from $17.00 to $19.00 per hour, depending on location and experience.

A $500 sign-on bonus is available at select locations. The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving fresh, high‑quality meals while maintaining Quest's standards for food quality, safety, sanitation, and guest

Qualifications

• Previous cooking or food prep experience in food service preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic cooking techniques and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to follow recipes and production instructions.
• Understanding of basic food safety and sanitation practices.
• Dependable and able to maintain a consistent work schedule.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong attention to food quality, cleanliness, and safety.
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers and team members.
• Food Handler certification or ability to obtain required certification.
• Ability to pass background or clearance checks as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, production needs, and Quest standards.
• Follow established portioning, presentation, and quality standards.
• Prepare ingredients and complete daily food production for assigned meal periods.
• Set up and maintain food stations for service.
• Ensure food is prepared and served at appropriate temperatures.
• Assist with receiving, stocking, rotating, and properly storing food and supplies.
• Monitor product levels and communicate inventory or supply needs to management.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and work area.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and allergen procedures.
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate food products.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment and properly use knives and other culinary tools.
• Provide friendly and professional service to students, guests, clients, and fellow team members.
• Assist other team members and areas of the operation as needed.
• Follow Quest policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Recipe following

Job description

Quest Food Management Services is seeking Cooks for multiple school dining locations in Chicago's North and North Shore suburbs. This daytime, Monday–Friday role offers a predictable schedule with pay ranging from $17.00 to $19.00 per hour, depending on location and experience.

A $500 sign-on bonus is available at select locations. The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving fresh, high‑quality meals while maintaining Quest's standards for food quality, safety, sanitation, and guest